SC explains Territorial jurisdiction in a cheque bouncing case

Himalaya Self Farming Group Vs. Goyal Feed Suppliers (Supreme Court of India)

Supreme Court states that as per section 142(2)(a) of the Negotiable Instrument Act, the court within whose jurisdiction the branch of the bank where the payee maintains the account is situated, will have jurisdiction to try the offence, if the cheque is delivered for collection through an account.

FULL TEXT OF THE SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT

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